Johns Creek, GA vs Orinda, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Johns Creek leads in cost of living index (133 vs 275). Johns Creek leads in walk score (18 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $153,882).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 60 (#1942) |
| Population | 81,108 | 19,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $1,987,799 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 275 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D-
60 Score
Orinda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,987,799
Population
19,364
Crime
Low
Walk Score
9
Pacific
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